Color changing purse

ABSTRACT

An improved purse having the capability of easily and quickly being transformed in appearance of color, texture and mood on the surface of its exterior by use of interchangeable panels of selected material ( 22 ) being placed inside the purse&#39;s exterior pocket ( 32 ). An opening and closure means ( 28 ) allows access for the panel of selected material ( 22 ) to be inserted into the purse&#39;s exterior pocket ( 32 ) which then is placed in a closed position to hold said panel of selected material ( 22 ) securely in position. A cutout opening in the outermost surface of the pocket ( 30 ) allows the panel of selected material ( 22 ) to be seen, thus transforming the purse&#39;s former surface appearance to that of a new and different appearance in mere seconds without having disturbed the contents inside the purse.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of provisional patent applicationSer. No. 60/851,874 filed Oct. 16, 2006 by the present inventor.

FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

Not Applicable

SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM

Not Applicable

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

This invention generally relates to handbags, specifically to thecapability of changing the general exterior color of the handbag.

2. Prior Art

Previously when women wanted their handbag to coordinate with a selectedoutfit they would have to empty the contents out of one bag and placethem into another more coordinating handbag. It is reported by fashionmagazines that the average woman in America owns approximately 12handbags to coordinate with their outfits. Besides being costly topurchase multiple handbags, the task of transferring ones contents fromone bag to another is time consuming. Also women tend to get bored usingthe same handbag day after day.

This invention solves all these problems as this handbags exterior isquickly and easily changed to match any outfit and any mood. Byinserting the selected fabric panel into a pocket located on theexterior surface of the handbag the handbag's appearance is changed. Nomore is the time consuming task of removing contents and replacing themin another bag necessary as the handbag's internal contents remainundisturbed. Also with an endless variety of interchangeable panelsavailable to change the look of a woman's handbag she never need bebored. Such a handbag relieves the need to own great numbers ofhandbags, thus relieving financial strain. For example a woman no longerneeds a casual handbag and a dressy one. She now can simply remove, forexample, a denim fabric panel that causes her handbag to look casual andreplace it with, for example, a shimmering fabric panel to make herhandbag appear more formal.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION—OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES

Accordingly, several objects and advantages of my invention are:

-   -   a: the ease of versatility this handbag offers with its' ability        to quickly change its appearance of color, texture and style;    -   b: the ease of changing the exterior appearance of the handbag        without disturbing the contents inside;    -   c: the saving of money by being able to use the same handbag for        every occasion;    -   d: the obvious never bored with this handbag factor as it can be        changed in mere seconds by use of an endless selection of        panels;    -   e: further excitement with this handbag is that friends, sisters        and neighbors could enjoy sharing and exchanging panels to        transform their handbags.

SUMMARY

In accordance with the invention by use of interchangeable panels offabric being inserted into the exterior pocket of the handbag, its'exterior appearance is quickly and easily changed to match any outfit ormood. The inserted fabric panel is visible on the exterior of thehandbag through a cutout in the pockets outer most surface. The contentsof the handbag remain undisturbed. A woman can change her handbag inmere seconds from, for example, casual to dressy, or for example fromher handbag matching her beige sweater to one matching her purple shirt.

DRAWINGS—FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of my invention with its opened exteriorpocket receiving a selected fabric panel.

DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS

22 panel of selected material

24 main body of handbag

26 opening of exterior pocket

28 opening and closure means

30 cut out opening in the outermost surface of pocket

32 exterior pocket

Detailed Description—Preffered Embodiment—FIG. 1

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a basic version of my color changinghandbag. The main body of the handbag 24 has an exterior pocket 32 withan opening and closure means 28 for the exterior pocket 32. A panel ofselected material 22 having been created to fit said pocket in size andshape and having been stiffened if necessary by any means is insertedthrough the opening of the exterior pocket 26 and secured into place byuse of the opening and closure means 28. The panel of selected material22 becomes visible through the cutout opening in the outermost surfaceof the exterior pocket 30.

Operation—Preferred Embodiment—FIG. 1

The manner of using this invention is as follows: the opening andclosure device 28 of the exterior pocket 32 is brought to be in an openposition. Next a panel of selected material 22 which conforms to saidpocket 32 in size and shape is placed into the opening of the exteriorpocket 26. The opening and closure device 28 is placed in a closedposition. The panel of selected material 22 becomes visible through thecutout opening in the outermost surface of the pocket 30.

CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE

Accordingly, the reader will see that, according to the invention, Ihave provided a purse/handbag with the capability of quickly and easilybeing transformed in its appearance of color to match any outfit ormood. For the first time a woman doesn't have to change contents fromone bag to another in order to have her purse match her outfit. It ismore cost effective to own one purse that can do the job of many. It isalso fun to have the capability of changing the overall look of oneshandbag from moment to moment.

While the above description contains many specificities, these shouldnot be construed as limitations on the scope of the invention, but asexemplifications of the presently preferred embodiments thereof. Manyother ramifications and variations are possible within the teachings ofthe invention. For example this technique of using interchangeablepanels of material to change the exterior look of a purse can also beused to change the exterior looks of briefcases, backpacks, luggagepieces, wallets cosmetic bags, laptop bags, and checkbook covers. Theabove items can be created from any material in any size or shape.Selected panels of material, for insertion, can be created from anymaterial, from fabric, stiffened by any means if necessary for rigidity,to metal. These panels can also be created in any size or shapesuitable. Also the zipper being shown in my example can be replaced withany hook and loop fastener or any means of securing the selected panelof material into the correct position.

Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined not by theembodiment illustrated, but by the appended claims and their legalequivalents.

1. A purse capable of having its exterior appearance altered,comprising: a. at least one exterior pocket designed for the acceptanceof any one of said purses corresponding sheets of selected material b.said chosen sheet of selected material is securable into said pocket ofsaid purse by means of closure c. the said sheet of material is visibleon the exterior of said purse through a cutout portion of the outermostexterior surface of said pocket whereby said purse can conveniently bealtered in appearance.